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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chennai to Varanasi:

• Earliest: departs at 3:45 pm and lands at 6:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:45 pm and lands at 6:05 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chennai to Varanasi.

A nonstop flight from Chennai to Varanasi takes 2h 20m, covering 878 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Chennai to Varanasi range from $159 to $197, with an average of $169 over the past 12 months. Anything below $159 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $169 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $158 round-trip via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared to $168 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $14–$29 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by IndiGo. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chennai to Varanasi flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $172 to $476. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chennai to Varanasi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $91, which is 7% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Chennai to Varanasi usually depart from Chennai (MAA) and arrive at Varanasi (VNS).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chennai to Varanasi route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 25m.

One-stop flights from Chennai to Varanasi most commonly connect through:

• Bengaluru Intl (BLR) - 54% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Chennai to Varanasi. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $165 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $185, a difference of $20.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only IndiGo operates flights between Chennai and Varanasi.

Flying via Bengaluru Intl (BLR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 55m, compared with 6h 03m via Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl (HYD) and 6h 07m via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM).

Among airlines operating Chennai to Varanasi flights:

• IndiGo: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• IndiGo: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.